Articles Written By Steven Bochenek

Why Canada Drives on the Right Side of the Road, and Are Lefties on the Wrong?
By Steven Bochenek
April 05, 2024

The data is inconclusive, but strap in for a wild ride.

2024 Best Overall SUV: Genesis GV70 / Electrified GV70
By Steven Bochenek
February 15, 2024

SUV impresses with its winning combination of unique style, poised driving dynamics, luxurious interiors, and undeniable value.

Os-Cars: How We’d Drive the Stars to Hollywood’s Glossiest Night
By Steven Bochenek
January 25, 2024

This is a weird story, so get ready for some randomness and laughs!

2024 Best Compact Luxury SUV: Genesis GV70 / Electrified GV70
By Steven Bochenek
January 18, 2024

SUV impresses with its winning combination of unique style, poised driving dynamics, luxurious interiors, and undeniable value.

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Preview
By Steven Bochenek
August 10, 2023

Sizing up from the inside out.

Why the Heck am I Driving Around the Scottish Lowlands in a Genesis EV?
By Steven Bochenek
August 02, 2023

An EV road trip with unexpected detours galore.

2023 Best Compact Luxury SUV: Genesis GV70
By Steven Bochenek
February 16, 2023

SUV impresses with its winning combination of unique style, poised driving dynamics, luxurious interiors, and undeniable value.

2023 Best Full-Size Luxury SUV: Cadillac Escalade
By Steven Bochenek
February 16, 2023

As an SUV synonymous with luxury and class for decades, the Escalade is also high-tech and has incredible presence on the road and at the country club.

2023 Best PHEV: Toyota RAV4 Prime
By Steven Bochenek
February 16, 2023

The Toyota RAV4 already has a reputation for efficiency and reliability, but add in a hard-working plug-in hybrid powertrain and the RAV4 Prime becomes even more compelling.

2023 Best New Safety Innovation: GM’s Ultra Cruise with Trailering
By Steven Bochenek
February 16, 2023

GM’s hands-free driving technology has made huge strides in making our roads safer.

5 Over-the-Top Luxuries in the New 2023 Bentley Bentayga
By Steven Bochenek
October 18, 2022

Bringing the private jet experience down to earth – well, maybe to sea level, at least.

2023 Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase First Drive Review
By Steven Bochenek
October 12, 2022

Bentley goes big with its sport utility, all without sacrificing what makes it a Bentley to begin with.

Tidal Changes Occurring Now in Green Automotive Technology
By Steven Bochenek
June 29, 2022

The Canadian government has announced its goal that all passenger vehicles sold in 2035 will be fully electric. Now remember: The Toyota Prius – the hybrid that popularized the electrification movement – only appeared in 1997. A lot can change in a brief amount of time. A lot has changed already.

2022 Polestar 2 Review
By Steven Bochenek
July 15, 2021

A guiding principle of performance

My Near-Death Driving Experiences and What You Can Learn From Them
By Steven Bochenek
June 28, 2021

Lessons derived from sheer terror

Steven Bochenek

Steven Bochenek

Steven has been writing professionally since 1989 but about cars since 2007. In 2011, he was invited to join the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). His work was awarded the 2017 Canadian Auto Journalist of the Year runner-up, 2017 AJAC Best Feature Writing, 2016 Volvo Award for Environmental Journalism, and in 2014, once again, the Canadian Auto Journalist of the Year runner-up. #AlwaysTheBride